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Knife-wielding terrorist arrested in Hevron

Female Arab terrorist with knife arrested near the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Knife-wielding terrorist arrested in Hevron

Stabbing attack foiled in Hevron

Border Police officers arrest suspicious Arab at Cave of the Patriarchs, find knife on his body.

Stabbing attack foiled in Hevron

Why is the Cave of Mahpela not accessible to the disabled?

New inspection structure is liable to pose considerable difficulties for Jews entering the Cave.

Why is the Cave of Mahpela not accessible to the disabled?

Habima actors stop at Cave of the Patriarchs

Habima actors make second appearance in Kiryat Arba-Hevron, set date for next play.

Habima actors stop at Cave of the Patriarchs

'No one can cut us off from our heritage'

Shas Secretary-General tours Hevron, promises to work for Jewish community there and to ensure the continuation of Jewish heritage.

'No one can cut us off from our heritage'

Insights on the parsha: Chayei Sara

Insights on the parsha: Chayei Sara

Attempted terror attack in Hevron

Terrorist had planned stabbing attack against IDF soldiers in Hevron to avenge death of relative killed during stabbing attack.

Attempted terror attack in Hevron

'We vow to beautify the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Arabs steal mezuzah from Cave of the Patriarchs, but the Jewish community in Hevron says it will replace it with a more beautiful one.

'We vow to beautify the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Watch: Hevron's Machpela packed for inspiring Pesach prayers

Jewish pride in the city of the forefathers: Hundreds of Jews from across Israel pack Cave of Patriarchs for special musical prayer service.

Watch: Hevron's Machpela packed for inspiring Pesach prayers

Stabbing thwarted in Hevron, none injured

Security forces apprehend female terrorist with a knife at Cave of the Patriarchs.

Stabbing thwarted in Hevron, none injured

Stabbing at Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron; 1 injured

Terrorist stabbed man visiting Jewish holy site; security forces eliminated him at the scene.

Stabbing at Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron; 1 injured

Three Palestinians arrested on security charges today

Man shot while trying to break through checkpoint. Two others caught with knives.

Three Palestinians arrested on security charges today

Why travel 6,000 miles to Hevron? 'Now is the time to come'

Thousands defied Arab terror to visit the Cave of the Patriarchs for Shabbat Chayei Sara; one American pilgrim explains why he's not afraid.

Why travel 6,000 miles to Hevron? 'Now is the time to come'

Egyptian and PA Rabble-Rousing Reports Provoke Trouble

Who needs to incite when you can simply provoke? Egyptian, PA agencies term Defense Minister's visit in Hevron as a "break-in."

Egyptian and PA Rabble-Rousing Reports Provoke Trouble

Commotion Over Ya'alon Visit to Cave of the Patriarchs

Right-wing activist Baruch Marzel forcibly removed from the site after he shouted at, physically approached Defense Minister.

Commotion Over Ya'alon Visit to Cave of the Patriarchs

Watch: Clashes in Hevron as Muslims Disrupt Jewish Prayers

Jewish youths, police clash after muezzin repeatedly disrupts Jewish prayers, triggering angry response.

Watch: Clashes in Hevron as Muslims Disrupt Jewish Prayers

Jibril Rajoub Tries to 'Pray' at Jewish Site, Gets Chased Away

Worshippers at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron chased away an unwanted guest – Jibril Rajoub, a top Palestinian Authority terrorist.

Jibril Rajoub Tries to 'Pray' at Jewish Site, Gets Chased Away

PA Slams 'Judaization' of 'Islamic' Hevron

The Cave of the Patriarchs is a 'pure Islamic site,' the PA's 'religious affairs minister' claims Sunday.

PA Slams 'Judaization' of 'Islamic' Hevron

Hamas Terrorist Threatens Chabad Emissary in Hevron

Chabad Emissary Rabbi Yitzhak Naimark says Hamas-identified Arab from Hevron threatening him for work with IDF soldiers in the area.

Hamas Terrorist Threatens Chabad Emissary in Hevron

Hevron Jews to PM: Don't Be Afraid to Visit Cave

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu should not hesitate to visit the Machpelah Cave, despite threats, said members of the Hevron community.

Hevron Jews to PM: Don't Be Afraid to Visit Cave

Arab with Knife Arrested Near the Cave of the Patriarchs

Border Police officers arrest a 40-year-old Arab from Hevron after finding a large knife in his possession.

Arab with Knife Arrested Near the Cave of the Patriarchs

Knife Wielding Arab Caught Near Hevron

Border Police officers arrest suspicious Arab near the Cave of the Patriarchs, find a knife in his possession.

Knife Wielding Arab Caught Near Hevron

A Place of Rest

A Place of Rest

Thousands Gather for Sukkot in Hevron

Masses flock to Cave of the Patriarchs for major holiday - and are undeterred by first rains of the season.

Thousands Gather for Sukkot in Hevron

In Pictures: Selichot at Hevron's Cave of the Patriarchs

Thousands of Jewish worshippers flock to one of Judaism's holiest sites for pre-Yom Kippur prayers of penitence.

In Pictures: Selichot at Hevron's Cave of the Patriarchs

Watch: Rabbi Lau Leads Prayer for Kidnapped Teens

The Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Israel led a prayer rally for the safety of the three kidnapped teens at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron.

Watch: Rabbi Lau Leads Prayer for Kidnapped Teens

Watch: Hundreds Pray for Missing Students at Kotel and in Hevron

Hundreds prayed Saturday night at the Kotel for the safe return of the three yeshiva students who were kidnapped by terrorists.

Watch: Hundreds Pray for Missing Students at Kotel and in Hevron

Arabs Take Over Courtyard of Beit HaMachpela

Hevron’s Beit HaMachpela apartment building, located at the foot of Cave of the Patriarchs, is once again amid controversy.

Arabs Take Over Courtyard of Beit HaMachpela

Rabbinic Outrage Over Muslim Vandalism at Cave of Patriarchs

A leading rabbi in the government has expressed outrage over destruction of Jewish holy articles at the Cave of the Patriarchs by Muslims.

Rabbinic Outrage Over Muslim Vandalism at Cave of Patriarchs

Report: Piron Cancels School Trips to Hevron

Education Minister Shai Piron has decided to cancel a program started by his predecessor and meant to encourage school visits to Hevron.

Report: Piron Cancels School Trips to Hevron

Israel Expels Three Foreign Leftist Rioters

Israel expelled three foreign leftist activists who, along with Israeli leftists and PA Arabs, rioted near the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Israel Expels Three Foreign Leftist Rioters

Lieberman 'Defiled' Cave of Patriarchs, Claims Hamas

Hamas condemns former Foreign Minister Lieberman's visit to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron, saying his visit "defiled" the compound.

Lieberman 'Defiled' Cave of Patriarchs, Claims Hamas

Video: Simchat Torah Dancing at Cave of the Patriarchs Main Hall

For the first time in many years the Yitzchak Hall in Hebron was open for Jews on the night after Simchat Torah. Watch the 2nd Night Hakafot

Video: Simchat Torah Dancing at Cave of the Patriarchs Main Hall

'Jewish Return to Hevron is Forever'

MK Moshe Ya'alon assured settlers Wednesday during a visit to Hevron that the Jewish return to the city of the Patriarchs is “forever.”

'Jewish Return to Hevron is Forever'

PA to Seek UNESCO Recognition for More Sites

Following its success with the Church of the Nativity, PA will seek to have additional religious sites recognized by UNESCO.

PA to Seek UNESCO Recognition for More Sites

MK Uri Ariel Calls on Gov't to Rescue Arab Seller in Hevron

MK Uri Ariel has called on the government to rescue the former Arab owner who sold a property to Jews near the Cave of the Patriarchs.

MK Uri Ariel Calls on Gov't to Rescue Arab Seller in Hevron

Rabbi Dov Lior: Beit HaMachpela in Hevron Legally Purchased

The Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Arba-Hevron visited a new Jewish home next to the Cave of the Patriarchs Thursday, saying the purchase was legal.

Rabbi Dov Lior: Beit HaMachpela in Hevron Legally Purchased

Jews Move Into House Near Cave of Patriarchs

A group of Jews has moved into a house in Hevron near the Cave of the Machpela (Patriarchs), after buying it from an Arab owner.

Jews Move Into House Near Cave of Patriarchs

Video: 500 Women Pray for Jonathan Pollard in Hevron

Esther Pollard leads moving prayer service in the Cave of the Patriarchs for the release of Jonathan Pollard and for the strength of Israel.

Video: 500 Women Pray for Jonathan Pollard in Hevron

New Torah Scroll Placed in Cave of Patriarchs

Yisrael Bareli donated a Torah scroll to be placed in the Cave of Patriarchs in Hevron. Watch a video from the special ceremony.

New Torah Scroll Placed in Cave of Patriarchs

Video of Pesach in Hevron: We Did not Leave Egypt for PA State

Thousands of Israeli flocked to Hevron to celebrate the Passover holiday. Cabinet minister Katz: This is the answer to leftists.

Video of Pesach in Hevron: We Did not Leave Egypt for PA State

IDF Foils Arab Attack on Purim in Hevron

Israeli soldiers foiled an attempted Arab terrorist attack on Jewish visitors on Purim in Hevron. In Gaza, terrorist group says it fired mortars.

IDF Foils Arab Attack on Purim in Hevron

Foreign Ministry to Send Ambassadors to Cave of Patriarchs

Foreign Ministry strengthening status of the Cave of Patriarchs: foreign ambassadors, Israeli diplomats and cadets will visit the tomb in Hevron.

Foreign Ministry to Send Ambassadors to Cave of Patriarchs

PA Places Arabs in the Heart of Jewish Hevron

Palestinian Authority is housing hundreds of Arabs in the heart of the Jewish population in Hevron. Spokesman: This is a dangerous precedent.

PA Places Arabs in the Heart of Jewish Hevron

New Photo Exhibit: Hevron’s Jewish History

Cave of the Patriarch's Visitors' Center presents showcase of photographs documenting Hevron’s rich Jewish history from 1967 to the present.

New Photo Exhibit: Hevron’s Jewish History

Rabbi Pinto Visits the Cave of Machpelah

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, on a visit to Israel, stops by the Cave of Machpelah.

Rabbi Pinto Visits the Cave of Machpelah

PA Building 'Terror Neighborhood' in Hevron

The Jews of Hevron are aghast: PA building a neighborhood for freed terrorists next to the Cave of Patriarchs, on Israeli turf.

PA Building 'Terror Neighborhood' in Hevron

This Shabbat is Shabbat Hebron - Thousands Expected

Thousands expected to celebrate Shabbat in Hebron, the place where this week's parasha takes place.

This Shabbat is Shabbat Hebron - Thousands Expected

Cave of Patriarchs to Be Open 24 Hours a Day for High Holidays

IDF commander approved request to let visitors into the Cave for nighttime Selichot prayers between Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur.

Cave of Patriarchs to Be Open 24 Hours a Day for High Holidays

Cave of the Patriarchs, Hevron, Opened Entirely for Jews Monday

Video and pictures: The entire Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron was opened for Jews Monday. Many took the opportunity and came to visit and pray.

Cave of the Patriarchs, Hevron, Opened Entirely for Jews Monday

Thousands Celebrated 'Heritage' Status at Patriarchs' Cave

Knesset Members received certificates of gratitude for effort to include Cave of Patriarchs in list of national heritage sites.

Thousands Celebrated 'Heritage' Status at Patriarchs' Cave

Arab Noise Breaks Hevron's Sound Barrier; Jewish Music Legal

Sound check: Jewish music around the Cave of the Patriarchs is within legal limits, but Arab noise broke the barrier. Police must call the tune.

Arab Noise Breaks Hevron's Sound Barrier; Jewish Music Legal

The Colonialist Crimes of Islam

The Colonialist Crimes of Islam